NDIS Support Worker

Regional Link Support Services; Atherton; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Regional Link Support Services in Atherton, Queensland is seeking skilled Support Workers for casual, direct-support roles to help participants with daily living, mobility and community access. You will uphold dignity, exercise choice and control, maintain confidentiality and accurate records, complete shift notes, handovers and related documentation, reporting any incidents as required.

The successful candidate will work under the Direct Supports Team Leader and contribute to a safe,

Qualifications

• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Blue Card / Working with Children Check.
• Driver licence and a reliable vehicle.
• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Experience providing direct support to people with disability.
• Ability to work independently in home and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supports to participants in daily living.
• Support community access and transport as needed.
• Complete shift notes, handover and required documentation.
• Report incidents, risks, injuries, complaints, safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Participate in induction, training and supervision.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Reliability

First Aid & CPR

Driver licence

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Regional Link Support Services – Atherton QLD

Regional Link Support Services is looking for skilled and reliable Support Workers to join our team in a casual role.

What we offer:

• Paid training and professional development, including First Aid and CPR
• Supportive supervision and ongoing development
• Employment under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (MA000100)
• Classification at Social and Community Services Level 2.1 to 2.4, depending on qualifications, prior experience, and the duties of the role

About us:

Regional Link Support Services provides disability supports to participants throughout Far North Queensland, including the Atherton Tablelands, Greater Cairns Region, and remote communities.

We are committed to delivering supports in a safe, respectful, practical and person-centred way. We value workers who are reliable, professional, and genuinely care about the people they support.

About the role:

The Support Worker provides direct supports to participants in a safe, respectful, person-centred and practical way. The role supports participants to work towards their goals, maintain dignity, exercise choice and control, and participate in daily routines and community life.

This role reports to the Direct Supports Team Leader.

Supports may include:

• personal care
• daily living assistance
• household tasks
• community access
• transport support
• completing shift notes, handover, and other required documentation
• reporting incidents, risks, injuries, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and changes in participant needs

The role also requires workers to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries, follow Regional Link policies and procedures, and participate in induction, training, supervision, and continuous improvement activities.

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Current First Aid and CPR
• Ability to provide supports safely and respectfully within role, training, and competence
• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain accurate records
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Blue Card / Working with Children Check
• Current driver licence and a reliable vehicle
• Experience providing direct support to people with disability or other people requiring daily support
• Right to work in Australia
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, or similar, or evidence of a similar level of relevant skills and experience
• Experience working independently in home and community-based settings
• Experience supporting participants with complex needs, mobility support, or higher-risk environments